After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks the U.S. Congress passed the Authorization for Use of Military Force. The resolution authorizes the president to undertake war against al-Qaeda and its affiliates without Congressional approval. Since 2001 the law has been used to approve military conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Proponents argue that the law is necessary to give the President the powers to act quickly in order to prevent another terrorist attack on the U.S. Opponents argue that all U.S. military conflicts should have Congressional approval and this act has been used in military conflicts that have nothing to do with al-Qaeda.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
No, Congress should approve all military conflicts
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
@963W4KV8mins
Yes , Congress takes forever to make decisions. If the president must act quickly , he should.
@963W3HB14mins
No, the current two 90 day period is enough.
yes, but only if it is absolutely necessary besides that congress should be involved.
@963SXGT4hrs
No al menos que el lo del Al-Qaeda inicie atacando alos Estados Unidos.
Currently not with our president but pretty much any other president yes
@963S33R6hrs
End the war on terrorism and stop invading foreign countries for selfish purposes.
@963QTL67hrs
Congress should approve military conflicts, But once approved, the president should have the freedom to determine how to exercise that approval
@963QR5H7hrs
only if an all out war is going on
@963QGGW8hrs
Yes, on a temporary case by case emergency basis only
@963QBXH8hrs
They're gonna do whatever they want so it doesn't really matter.
Yes, but only if the situation is dire and we are under immediate threat
@963PTXZ8hrs
Depending on the crisis, and urgency the amount of power the president has should vary.
@963PK5W8hrs
The president should never have that much political power, no matter the circumstance.
Yes- only in extreme circumstances
@963NYBQ9hrs
I believe if you are to admit a military strike it needs to be thought out with a group of people.
@963NFDS9hrs
Don’t know enough about the topic to answer.
@963N2JD9hrs
If it is urgent or there is proof they are doing something bad.
@963MT6Q9hrs
Depending on how dire the situation is the President should be able to react but not start a war without congressional approval
@963LWSL10hrs
No, it is best to hear the opinions of other and make an informed decision quickly
@963LLTX10hrs
Yes, but only If we are attacked first or at risk for attack. I do not want Joe Biden to nuke a random country because he is an unfit leader and will drag America to the dust.
@The-Progressive-…10hrs
No, remove our military bases from all countries, remove our troops from all countries, defund the military, withdraw from NATO, withdraw from all military alliances, and sign non-aggression peace treaties with all countries
@963JRF7Independent11hrs
There should be a conference between the president and congress and come to an even ground where both parties can see both sides while having part of their share to conclude this decision.
Not to sure about this question
@963HXK811hrs
No, the president isn't meant to move on his own accord, the country (Congress?) must agree.
@963H5F5Republican12hrs
I think they should vote saying yes or no to keep a big power like that out of the wrong hands.
@963GQN512hrs
I feel it depends on how bad the situation is like with urka=raine you should be able to help with that without perms
@963GPBL12hrs
mid only if its severely needed
@963GK6512hrs
Yes, but only if it is absolutely necessary and the country is at risk.
@963F49K12hrs
yes, but only depending on the situation
@963B4HGIndependent14hrs
If it is necessary because of threat
@9639ZHT14hrs
yes and no because the president shouldn't do it without congressional approval but we need to make sure there will be no more attacks
@96398GG14hrs
no leave it to the military
@96395QNIndependent14hrs
Only if its absolutely needed
@963589N15hrs
Yes I could be brought before congress but it doesn't have to be approved if they cant agree.
Again none of our buisness
@96362KQ16hrs
I would say it depends because there might be an instance where the President needs to do it since there is no time.
@9635YP516hrs
No, unless in an extreme situation congress should approve military conflicts.
@9633RLP20hrs
I have little knowledge in this field so I remain undecided. Also definitely not with the current puppet leading the United States.
@962ZKY61 day
Depends on the situation and wether the president is known to make good or bad calls. If its life or death Yes, unless they have made many bad calls in the past and cannot be trusted.
@962ZHTK1 day
Under the right means to safely protect terrorism.
@962XZLB1 day
Yes, unless it is constitutionally questionable
@962XFJS1 day
Yes, only if the threat proves a clear and present danger to American interests. The president should also be required to notify the heads of both parties in congress, joint chiefs and NSC
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